TRAINING CANCELLED

Tomorrow's GCS U12/U13 training session has been cancelled due to frozen pitches.

TRAINING CANCELLED

GCS U12 & U13 training at Cobra this Saturday is cancelled due to the poor weather.

Can everyone make sure they attend the Dolgellau training next Saturday as this will be the only session before next year.

Regards,

Dai

Mynydd Mawr vs GC U15’s
kick off 10.30am Saturday 27th November

Player School Club
1 Michael Williams Ysgol Aberconwy Llandudno
2 Dewi Bowen Llanfyllin High School Newtown
3 Alex Peasley Ysgol Brynhyffryd Ruthin
4 Jordan Jones Ysgol Yr Grango Ruthin
5 Will Jones Tywyn High School Machynlleth
6 Daffydd Parry Ysgol Brynhyffryd Ruthin
7 Richie Roberts Llanfyllin High School Whitchurch
8 Josh roberts Ysgol John Bright Llandudno
9 Harry Jukes Llanfyllin High School Newtown
10 Morgan Williams Syr Hughowen Caernarfon
11 Connar Kendrick Holywell High school Flint
12 Will Mackereth Llanfyllin High School Whitchurch
13 Cai Davies Ysgol Brynhyffryd Ruthin
14 Dave Carter Ysgol Ardudwy Harlech
15 Tom Astbury Caereinion High School Newtown
16 Zack Roberts Elfed High school Mold
17 Dan Colclough Rhyl High School Rhyl
18 Jake Lovatt Rydal Llandudno
19 Huw Parry Ysgol Y Moelwyn Bro Ffestiniog
20 Jamie Jones Ysgol Brynhyffryd Ruthin
21 Joe Williams Ysgol Brynhyffryd Ruthin
22 Josh Marrs Abbeygate college Mold

GCS U12 & U13 Training

The next training sessions will take place on the 4th & 11th of December. Venues not confirmed but should be COBRA & Dolgellau in that order.

Please invite anyone that you think will benefit from the setup.

Regards,

Dai

GCS v GCE

The first Provincial weekend of the season takes place at COBRA Rugby Fields this Sunday (26th September), when GCS take on GCE.
Kickoff times are:
U12's - 10.30am
U13's - 12 noon
U14's - 1.30pm
U15's - 3pm

Refreshments will be available, courtesy of COBRA rugby club.

Swansea Schools U15’s 17- 0 Gogledd Cymru U15’s

Swansea Schools U15’s 17- 0 Gogledd Cymru U15’s
Last Saturday saw Gogledd Cymru play their first ever game in the Dewar Shield as a region, against reigning champions Swansea away at Morriston RFC. The game was extremely competitive and the boys can feel disappointed not to have won the game.
The early exchanges saw Gogledd Cymru have the ascendancy with some strong running from Joe Mills and solid defence from Will Mackereth. Unfortunately this pressure could not be put into points. The set pieces functioned well against a big Swansea pack, with Daffyd Parry and Josh Roberts stealing some vital lineouts.
With Swansea starting to come into the game the Gogledd Cymru defence had to be at its best, and lead by Fullback Tom Astbury they certainly were. Several times Swansea pressurised Gogledd Cymru’s line only to find resolute resistance that lead to the ball being turned over and the pressure relieved.
With the score 0-0 at half time both teams had confidence that they could go on to win the game. Unfortunately silly errors were creeping into the away teams play that lead to Swansea having good field position and allowed their Centre to crash over for the first try of the day. Gogledd Cymru had opportunities to reply with wingers Josh Marrs and George Gardner going closest.
Swansea extended their lead to 10-0 with a penalty. This prompted the Gogledd coaches into sweeping changes in which all players gave good accounts of there selves. With seconds remaining Swansea produced the best play of the day to score a great try, showing why they are one of the favourites for the Shield.

1 Michael Williams Ysgol Aberconwy Llandudno
2 Dewi Bowen Llanfyllin High School Newtown
3 Dan Owen Caerinion High School Newtown
4 Daffyd Parry Brynhyfryd High School Ruthin
5 Ieuan Owen Ysgol Dyffryn Nantue Caernarfon
6 Jordan Jones Ysgol yr Grango Ruthin
7 Josh Roberts Ysgol John Bright Llandudno
8 Joe Mills Llanidloes High School Llanidloes
9 Jamie Jones Brynhyfryd High School Ruthin
10 Morgan Williams Syr Hughowen Caernarfon
11 Josh Marrs Abbeygate College Mold
12 Will Mackereth Llanfyllin High School Whitchurch
13 Cai Davies Brynhyfryd High School Ruthin
14 George Gardner Brynhyfryd High School Ruthin
15 Tom Astbury Caerinion High School Newtown
16 Jordan Talbot Eirias High School Colwyn Bay
17 Dan Colclough Rhyl High School Rhyl
18 Ryan Jones Ysgol John Bright Llandudno
19 Richard Roberts LLanfyllin High School Cobra
20 Cai Jones Dyffryn Conwy Nant Conwy
21 Tom Williams Welshpool High School Newtown
22 Ioan Jones Gyfun Llangefni Llangefni

RGC U15’s vs Swansea - kick off 10am Saturday18th September

Well done to all the GCS player who have made the first RGC U15 Dewar Shield Squad.

1 Michael Williams Ysgol Aberconwy Llandudno

2 Dewi Bowen Llanfyllin High School Newtown

3 Zac Roberts Elfed High School Mold

4 Daffyd Parry Brynhyfryd High School Ruthin

5 Ieuan Owen Ysgol Dyffryn Nantue Caernarfon

6 Jordan Jones Ysgol yr Grango Ruthin

7 Josh Roberts Ysgol John Bright Llandudno

8 Joe Mills Llanidloes High School Llanidloes

9 Jamie Jones Brynhyfryd High School Ruthin

10 Morgan Williams Syr Hughowen Caernarfon

11 Josh Marrs Abbeygate College Mold

12 Will Mackereth Llanfyllin High School Whitchurch

13 Cai Davies Brynhyfryd High School Ruthin

14 George Gardner Brynhyfryd High School Ruthin

15 Tom Astbury Llanfaircaerenian Newtown

16 Jordan Talbot Eirias High School Colwyn Bay

17 Dan Colclough Rhyl High School Rhyl

18 Dan Owen Caerinion High School Newtown

19 Richard Roberts LLanfyllin High School Cobra

20 Cai Jones Dyffryn Conwy Nant Conwy

21 Tom Williams Welshpool High School Newtown

22 Ioan Jones Gyfun Llangefni Llangefni

RGC 1404 v Blues

This Sunday RGC 1404 Regional Age Grade teams take on there Blues counterparts.

RGC 1404 U18’s v Blues @ Merthyr RFC ko 1pm.
RGC 1404 U16’s v Blues North @ Abercwmboi RFC 1pm

U18 Final 22
Aaron Gwyn- Caernarfon
Afon Bagshaw- Flint
Gareth Williams- Welshpool
Jamie Williams- Colwyn Bay
Alex Schwarz- Mold
Matt Bevan- Bala
Jason Blackmore- Rhyl
Gareth Pym- Welsh Exiles
Dion Jones- Nant Conwy
Mike Jones- Ruthin
Llewellyn Edwards- Ruthin
James Harding- COBRA
James Grundy- Mold
Teddy Brittain- Llanidloes
Jon Evans- Rhyl
Joe Simpson- Bangor
Andy Oakden- Welsh Exiles
Lewis Barker- Mold
Llew Williams-Caernarfon
Meillir Parry- Bangor
Jac Williams- Ruthin
Jacob Weaver-Jones- Welshpool

U16 Final 22
1 Ben SALISBURY Whitchurch (Exiles) Bishop Heber
2 Luke WILLIAMS Mold RFC Argoed HS
3 Callum MITCHELL Colwyn Bay RFC Eirias HS
4 Tomos OLIVER Nant Conwy RFC Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy
5 Jake HAZLEHURST Newtown RFC Newtown HS
6 Toby TWIGG Whitchurch (Exiles) Llanfyllin HS
7 Scott CRITCHLEY West Park (Exiles) Wade Deacon HS
8 Max DAVIES Flint RFC Hawarden HS
9 Gwilym PARI Pwllheli RFC Botwnnog HS
10 Emyr GWYNEDD Mold RFC Ysgol Brynhyfryd
11 Oliver SHARPLES Whitchurch (Exiles) Thomas Adams HS
12 Rhys WILLIAMS Mold RFC Penley HS
13 Harri EDWARDS Llangefni RFC Bodedern HS
14 James STRONG Mold RFC Mold Alun HS
15 Osian JONES Pwllheli RFC Glan y Mor HS
16 James BULLARD Nant Conwy RFC St Davids College
17 Tim BACK Rhyl RFC Prestatyn HS
18 Sam PARRY Llandudno RFC Ysgol y Creuddyn
19 Alex POPE Mold RFC Ysgol Maes Garmon
20 Dafydd E JONES Llangefni RFC Syr Thomos Jones HS
21 Dafydd Rees JONES Denbigh RFC Ysgol Glan Clwyd
22 Rhodri MAYOR COBRA Llanfyllin HS

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE BOYS

Regional Squads 2010-2011

It’s been a busy time in North Wales arranging Squads for RGC U18’s, RGC U16’s and the new North Wales Dewar Shield squad.

With the final squads being announced at U18 & U16 and the initial U15 squad announced, it’s with great pleasure that Gogledd Cymru South (South Gwynedd, North Powys) will have its biggest representation to date.

RGC 1404 U18’s (7)
OWAIN ALED- BALA
MATT BEVAN-BALA
JACK BENNETT- NEWTOWN
TEDDY BRITTAIN- LLANIDLOES
JAMES HARDING-COBRA
JACOB WEAVER-JONES-WELSHPOOL
GARETH WILLIAMS- WELSHPOOL

RGC 1404 U16’S (6)
JAKE HAZLEHURST NEWTOWN RFC NEWTOWN HS
TOBY TWIGG WHITCHURCH (EXILES) LLANFYLLIN HS
RHODRI MAYOR COBRA LLANFYLLIN HS
HUW WORTHINGTON COBRA LLANFYLLIN HS
BRAMWELL YALLOP MACHYNLLETH RFC YSGOL BRO DDYFI
JOSEFF EDWARDS BALA YSGOL Y BERWYN

GC U15’S (DEWAR SHIELD INITIAL SQUAD) (12)
SHAUN BATEMAN BRO FFESTINIOG RFC YSGOL Y MOELWYN
HUW PARRY BRO FFESTINIOG RFC YSGOL Y MOELWYN
RICHARD ROBERTS COBRA LLANFYLLIN HS
DAVID CARTER YSGOL ARDUDWY
JOE MILLS LLANIDLOES RFC LLANIDLOES HS
WILLIAM JONES MACHYNLETH RFC TYWYN HS
TOM ASTBURY NEWTOWN RFC LLANFAIR HS
DEWI BOWEN NEWTOWN RFC LLANFYLLIN HS
HARRY JUKES NEWTOWN RFC LLANFYLLIN HS
DAN OWEN NEWTOWN RFC LLANFAIR HS
TOM WILLIAMS NEWTOWN RFC WELSHPOOL HS
WILLIAM MACKERETH WHITCHURCH RFC LLANFYLLIN HS

CONGRATULATIONS to all players selected!!!!

Elen makes World Cup squad

Lewis confirms World Cup squad
15 July 2010, 10:29 am
By Graeme Gillespie

Wales head coach Jason Lewis has added the final pieces to his selection jigsaw by confirming his IRB Women's Rugby World Cup squad.
Lewis had initially named 23 players, leaving three spots open, however Alex Stokes has been withdrawn which has meant four players being added to the finalised squad.
Woodbridge second row Louise Rickard, Bath prop Caryl Thomas, Dolgellau centre Elen Evans and Loughborough full-back Elinor Snowsill have been confirmed in what Lewis describes as a Welsh side which will enter the World Cup as underdogs in a tough group boasting world champions New Zealand, 7s champions Australia and South Africa.

"We named 23 to start with but it was always going to be the fact that there were 23 at that point of time who earned the right to go. But the squad knew if people weren't performing there was always the opportunity to change players and put others in.

"Now's the time where we've got to pick 26 and one player hasn't quite made the progress due to injury, as a result we've left her out of the squad and four others will now come into the squad of 22 to make the final squad of 26," explained Lewis.

Rickard was delighted to earn her call-up for her fourth World Cup. The ageless Rickard has moved from wing to second row and admitted the news took her by surprise.

"It was a total shock when Jason rang to let me know. I wasn't expecting the squad to be finalised until a couple of more weeks so it came out of the blue. I didn't really know if I would make it - the other times I suppose you take it for granted that you are going to be in the team but when you are right on the edge it means that much more to you."

Lewis added: "I'm really happy with the squad which we've got. I know it is a cliché but it is a real mixture of youth and experience. I think some of the young players who have come in have added some vibrancy and mixed things up a little bit. They've certainly shown they deserve their place here and I think there is a good spirit in the squad.

"Going into the World Cup, we're underdogs. If you go on line or read any press releases, Wales is always mentioned as the last name in the pool.

"I think people are writing us off in favour of the bigger names. Australia - World Cup winners at 7s, South Africa - because of what their male counterparts do and world champions New Zealand - they are fantastic. So nobody gives us a second thought, that's great, that suits us down to the ground, and that's a good place to be."

The World Cup will be staged at Surrey Sports Park and the Twickenham Stoop between August 20-September 5 with Wales kicking their campaign off against Australia on the opening day of the tournament.

Wales Women's World Cup squad (confirmed):
Forwards: Jenny Davies, Lowri Harries, Catrin Edwards, Rhian Bowden, Gemma Hallett, Shona Powell-Hughes, Louise Rickard, Rachel Taylor, Catrina Nicholas, Jamie Kift (captain), Sioned Harries, Lisa Newton, Caryl Thomas

Backs: Amy Day, Laura Prosser, Awen Thomas, Naomi Thomas, Mared Evans, Clare Flowers, Ceri Redman, Mellissa Berry (capt), Caryl James, Non Evans, Elinor Snowsill, Elen Evans.

U12 & U13 GCS Trials

Ladies/Gentleman,

Gogledd Cymru South will be hosting a Provincial Trial for next seasons U12 and U13 players on Saturday 31st July, 10am to 12pm at Bala RFC. If your club/school feel you have players good enough to play provincial rugby, could you please contact me with their details and inform them of the trial day. I want to make sure that all players in our province have this opportunity, so could you please make sure that the relevant people are informed.

Diolch,

Dai

dhiggs@wru.co.uk
07881584500

Paul John 7's Clinic

Paul John the current World Cup winning coach of the welsh 7’s team and Sport Wales’s coach of the year is intending doing a Rugby 7’s coaching clinic on the afternoon of Monday 5th July at Colwyn Bay RFC, 1.15 to 3.30pm.

This is a rare opportunity to utilise one the worlds best coaches at rugby 7’s and with 7’s becoming an Olympic sport in 2012, participation and exposure is only going to increase.

Any coaches interested in attending the clinic, could you please reply to the email.

Provincial Presentation Night

The first ever provincial presentation night took place at Newtown RFC on Friday May 14th. With over 150 attending, the event was a huge success. The support on the night was a gauge on how much support has been shown over a very successful first season.

The players were treated to several presentations plus a provincial tie.

Player Awards went to:
U12's - Josh Jones (Newtown RFC / Llanfair High School). Shortlisted Aron Roberts (Bro Ffestiniog / Ysgol Y Moelwyn)
U13's - Sam Jones (Llanidloes RFC / Llanidloes High School). Shortlisted Elliot Pritchard (Newtown RFC / Welshpool High School).
U14's - Dave Carter (Ysgol Ardudwy). Shortlisted Dewi Bowen (Newtown RFC / Ysgol Llanfyllin).

Many Thanks for all who supported/helped out!

Provincial Coaches Required

Hello everyone,

Please circulate this information around your clubs or you may be interested yourselves.

SEASON 2010 -2011

Gogledd Cymru South

We are currently looking to fill several vacancies within our coaching structure. We currently run U12s, 13s, and 14s provincially but are looking to expand this to U15s and U14s Girls for the 2010 / 2011 season, as a result we require additional coaches at several age groups.


Positions required are:
U12's - Head Coach, Team Manager & Assistant coaches
U14's Girls - Head Coach, Team Manager & Assistant coaches



If you have the time and inclination and would like to help out in general or think you may have a skill set that would benefit provincial rugby.

please contact Dai Higgs on 07881584500 or dhiggs@wru.co.uk

GCS Presentation Evening @ Newtown RFC Friday 14th May

Ladies/Gents,

Format for GCS presentation evening is as follows:-
6.45 to 7pm – arrive
7pm to 7.30 – Presentation by Marc Roberts (WRU Regional Performance Development Manager)
7.30 to 8pm – Buffett
8pm to 8.15 – Presentation (Highlights of season)
8.15 to 8.30 – Player of the Season Awards

GC U14 team v Welsh Exiles

Congratulations to all the boys selected for the upcoming game v Welsh Exiles at Newtown RFC on Sunday 9th May, 2pm kickoff.

1 Jordan Jones (East)
2 D.Bowen (South)
3 Dan Owen (South)
4 Ryan Jones (West)
5 J.Roberts (West)
6 Daffyd Parry (East)
7 Richard Roberts (South)
8 Joe Mills (South)
9 Jamie Jones (East)
10 Morgan Williams (West)
11 David Carter (South)
12 Cameron Davies (West)
13 Tom Astbury (South)
14 Ryan Parry (West)
15 Connor Kendrick (East)
16 Jordan Talbot (West)
17 Eifion Roberts (West)
18 Dan Colclough (East)
19 Jake Lovett (West)
20 Cai Jones (West)
21 Gez Davies (South)
22 George Gardner (East)
Stand By Players
23 Will Jones (South)
24 Cai Davies (East)

GCS Presentation Night!

Friday 14th May 7:00pm Newtown RFC

There is to be a GCS presentation night for the U12's through to the U14's, all past and present players are invited to come and join the end of season celebrations.

The night will consist of the Player of the season trophy, Provincial tie awards (players who have played two or more games qualify), and a RGC delivery on the academy set up along with a brief talk on next season pending provincial fixtures.

The cost is £10 per player (parents pay for food on request).

RGC 1404 U16 v Dragons @ Llanidloes RFC Friday 30th April 7pm Kickoff

1. Oli Suter (Mold)2. Luke Williams (Mold)3. Sion Hughes (Llangefni)4. Sam Parry (Llandudno)5. Toby Twigg (Whitchurch)6. Huw Worthington (COBRA)7. Dafydd Rees Jones (Denbigh)8. Alex Pope (Mold)9. Rhodri Mayor (COBRA)10. Emyr Gwynedd (Mold)11. David Bowen (Mold)12. Rhys Williams (Mold)13. Russell Jones (Wrexham)14. Daf Jones (Llangefni)15. James Strong (Mold)
16. Tim Back (Rhyl)17. Ben Salisbury (Whitchurch)18. Scott Critchley (West Park St Helens)19. Anthony Barry (Llangefni)20. James Burns (Wrexham)21. Morgan Harries (Llandudno)22. Osian Jones (Pwllheli)

GCS v Ceredigion

Gogledd Cymru South ended their season on a high yesterday against Ceredigion at Aberystwyth.

All teams produced their best performances of the seasons with the U12’s losing narrowly 20-12.Josh Jones(Newtown) continued his fine form with a try, the speedy Andrew Williams (Bro) scoring the other. Strong running Daf Thomas (Newtown) kicked a conversion. Aron Roberts (Bro) worked tirelessly and new comers Joe Franklyn(Oswestry) and Huw Jones(Tywyn) produced strong performances.
The U13’s won 29-7 Twm Jones(Newtown) bagging 14 points (2 tries, 2 conversions). Sam Jones (Llanidloes), Jack Owen (Newtown) and Gwidion Roberts (Bro) used their pace and power to score their customary long range tries. Elliot Pritchard (Newtown) produced several try saving tackles at Fullback. This was a well deserved victory to a team that has been growing all season.
The final game of the day saw two highly skilled and committed teams battle it out, with the GCS U14 showing how good they can be, coming away with a 54-5 win. Joe Mills (Llanidloes) put in his best performance of the season, with his appetite to run at the Ceredigion defence. Dave Carter(Harlech) showed he has power as well as an abundance of pace, and Gez Davies(Llanidloes) continued his fine vein of form. Tries Dave Carter 3, Gez Davies 2, Sean Griffiths (COBRA) 1, Joe Mills 1, Tom Farrell (Dolgellau) 1. Conversions Dewi Bowen (Newtown) 3, Tom Astbury (Newtown) 3.
Great end to a very successful first season of Provincial Rugby!

RGC 1404 U16 v Dragons @ Llanidloes RFC Friday 30th April 7pm Kickoff

RGC 1404 U16 continue their preparations for next seasons Age Grade Championship with a friendly against the Dragons at Llanidloes RFC on Friday 30th April 7pm kick off. This Championship is the breeding ground for future welsh internationals, and the RGC side will contain several local provincial players (Squad to be sent when confirmed).

Please show your support!!!!

Final Provincial Game

Ladies/Gents,

Just a reminder that it's the final training session and game of the season this weekend.
U14 training Friday 23rd 7pm at Newtown RFC
U12 & U13 training saturday 24th at Newtown RFC

Games v Ceredigion Sunday 25th at Aberystwyth RFC.
U12 - 11am
U13 - 12.30
U14 - 2pm

New Boys at Centre of Development

Congratulations to the following boys who have been invited to train at the Centre of Development at Llanidloes. This is due to them making the provisional squad for RGC 1404 U16's.
Rhodri Mayor - COBRA, Llanfyllin High School
Huw Worthington - COBRA, Llanfyllin High School
Toby Twigg - Whitchurch, Llanfyllin High School
Bramwell Yallop - Machynlleth RFC, Ysgol Bro Dyfi
Nathan Evans - Machynlleth RFC, Ysgol Bro Dyfi
Jake Hazelhurst - Newtown RFC, Newtown High School

Congratulations to the Selected Boys!

Ten boys from the Gogledd South province have been selected for the RGC 1404 U 14's training squad and all are in contention for the pending team announcement to play in Newtown against The Welsh Exiles on May 9th.

The boys have all worked hard on and off the field this season and their inclusion is just reward for the effort.

Will Jones, Dan Owen, Dewi Bowen, Richard Roberts, Joe Mills, Huw Parry, Tom Williams, Harry Jukes, David Carter and Tom Astbury all head into the mix to put their case forward at three training venues one in the West, East and South.

Canada U17 v RGC1404

North Wales game v Canada now taking place at wrexham rather than Colwyn Bay. Same time ko. Tonight

East v South

Last Sunday saw the South play the East at Shotton RFC. The U12’s fielding several new U11 players battled hard against a bigger east team. Although coming off second best they managed to score some great tries with the outstanding Josh Jones (Newtown) scoring a couple and a great long range effort from birthday boy Dillon Leary (Llanidloes). U13 went down by 7 tries to 6 in a very entertaining match where they produced some excellent attacking rugby. Sam Jones(Llanidloes) capped an outstanding display with 3 tries, other tries coming from the strong running flankers/centres Jack Owen(Newtown) & Gwidion Roberts (Bro Ffestiniog).The U14’s completed a clean sweep over the other North Wales provinces, coming out comprehensive winners 10-25. The Outstanding Outside Half Tom Williams(Newtown) chipped in with a try and Penalty, Dewi Bowen (Newtown) added a try and conversion, the other tries coming from the pacey wing Dave Carter (Harlech) and mister consistant Gez Davies(Llanidloes). This performance will enhance the reputation of several boys pushing to be selected for the North Wales select game versus Exiles, at Newtown on Sunday May 9th. But first they take on Heart of Wales at Llanidloes on Wednesday 7th April at Llanidloes 3pm kickoff.

Canadian Age Grade Games

For your information;

' Next week sees International Rugby come to North Wales when the Canada national Under 17 Team play their RGC 1404 equivalents in 2 friendly fixtures. The games to be played at Colwyn Bay RFC on 31st March ( 7:30 KO ) and Eirias Parc on 2nd April ( Good Friday, 12:00 KO), are to act as warm-up games for the Canadians,who are staying at Rydal school,prior to their participation in an International Tournament being held at Wellington College,Berkshire the following week.
They will also be of massive benefit to the RGC 1404 Under 17 players and coaches as they prepare for both their remaining fixtures in the RAF Trophy against Cheshire and Lancashire and more long-term for this autumns regional age-grade championship. Spectators and supporters at both matches will be more than welcome.'

Support where you can.

GCS JUNIOR 7's

GOGLEDD CYMRU SOUTH
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SUNDAY August 29th from 12 noon till late.
U12, 13 & 14’s compete in the fast action
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For More Info Or To Enter Contact.
Dave Higgs on 07881 584500
or
Jason Bowen on 07515886957

GCE v GCS

Venue: Shotton RFC
U12’s KO is 10:00am; 3 x 20 minute games
U13’s KO is 12:00pm; 3 x 20 minute games
U14’s KO is 2:00pm; standard game

Players should be at venue at least 45mins before KO, coaches to make arrangements that best suit their teams needs.

Shotton Steel Juniors, Corus Sports & Social Club, Rowleys Drive, Shotton, Flintshire, CH5 1PY.
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/shottonsteelrugbyclub/?primary=aboutus&secondary=location&third=location

Tel: 07776026684

Dolgellau Ladies v UWIC

Good Luck to Dolgellau Ladies in their quest to reach the final of the Welsh Cup! On Saturday 20th March they take on reigning champions UWIC at Builth Wells RFC 11am kickoff.
They reached the semi finals of the cup with an impressive win away to North Wales rivals Ruthin. Having been in dominant form in Division One West where they are currently un defeated, the girls go into the clash with the mighty UWIC full of confidence.

Game v East

Just a reminder that the game v East will be at Shotton RFC on Sunday 28th March
U12 10am kick off
U13 12pm kick off
U14 2pm kick off

Scrum Session Friday 12th March 7pm

New date following the last postponement.
The U14 pack will have an extra technical session at Llanidloes RFC on Friday 12th @7:00 with a 6:30 meet.
It will take the form of an indoor DVD session then out on the machine for the practicable part.
Make the effort to make the difference!

GCS Development Day

Ladies/Gents,

A reminder of the development day on Sunday 28th February at COBRA. Any players aged U12 to U14 are welcomed.

Here is the schedule for the development day:
U12s (10-12)
10:00 - 10:10 Introductions
10:10 - 10:20 Measure height & weight
10:20 - 10:40 Warm up & basic movement mechanics
10:40 - 11:00 Go through basic strength progressions. Followed by overhead squat pic (mobility screen)
11:00 - 12:00 Performance testing. Speed (10m dash) & power (vertical jump)

(U13s & U14s: schedule as above)

U13’s start 12pm

U14’s start 2pm

Please could you forward to all interested parties.

GCS U14 Training - Change of Venue

GCS U14 training will now be at Welshpool RFC 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday24th February

Scrum Session Postponed due to Heavy Snow

GCS Meeting Notifacation

All

Due to the busy end to the season and the promise of an action pack 2nd term we need to all sit down and review 2009/10 so far, and then organise the set up for next season.

Agenda.
Review from Team Manager/Head Coach
Fundraising
Team Staff for 2010/11 (including new recruits for next seasons U12's)
Funding for the new U15's.
Format/structured Season.

Sunday 28th 4pm COBRA rugby club (following on from the Development day)

U14 Scrum Session

The U14 pack will have an extra technical session at Newtown RFC on Sunday 21st @10:30.
It will take the form of an indoor DVD session then out on the machine for the practicable part.
Make the effort to make the difference!

TRAINING CANCELLED

GCS U12 & U13 training cancelled Saturday 20th Febuary, due to adverse weather.

February 17th: GCS 0 SDR 14

The U14's succumb to their first defeat of the season with a spirited performance against the two year undefeated side from the Ospreys region.

Swansea District Rugby run out eventual 14-0 winners, and showed the level that all the boys need to be for our North wales sides to compete on a regular basis with our southern counterparts.

A special mention must go to the heroic defensive organisation that GCS showed to ensure both sides knew they had been in a hard competitive game.

Well done to the boys and Newtown for hosting the day.

Inter Provincial rugby hits Newtown on Wednesday Feb 17th.

The winners from the first round of the Gogledd provincial matches take on Swansea at Newtown Rugby Club.
The schedule see a representative team from each province with staggered kick off times.
Gogledd West U12's @ 4:30pm
Gogledd East U13's @ 5:45pm
Gogledd South U14's @ 7:00pm

Make an effort and come and support the boys.

Raffle Prizes

Need Raffle Prizes for Provincial games. Can you help?
Any big prizes to be used for end of season raffle.

If you can help please contact Dai Higgs 07881584500 dhiggs@wru.co.uk

GCS v GCW POSTPONED

Ladies/Gents,

The Provincial games tomorrow, GCS v GCW at Bro Ffestiniog have been postponed due to frozen pitches. Could you please inform the relevant people.

Regards,

Dai

U12's Change of venue

Due to unavailability of a pitch at Newtown, the U12's will now be training at Llanidloes on Saturday 30th January @ 10am.

Kick off Times for Sunday (Bro Ffestiniog)

Ladies/Gents,

Kick off times are as follow:
U12's - 10:30am
U13's - 12pm
U14's - 1:30pm

please contact coaches for meeting times.

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Coach Education Night 18th January (TONIGHT)

Coach Education - Scrum & LineoutAll coaches are invited to attend a coach education evening at Welshpool RFC on Monday January 18th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.The evening will be focussing on technical aspects of the scrum and lineout, with ideas on how coaches can incorporate these within their coaching sessions. Whilst the skills are applicable to youth and senior teams the session is aimed at players between the ages of 12 & 16.This evening is the precursor to a follow on session in March looking at the tactical choices available from scrum and Lineout.

Busy 2nd Half for U14's

Following all the postponed training and games the Under 14's have a busy time ahead of them.

The next round of provincial matches includes this months clash with the West in Bro, followed by games against Swansea, Heart of Wales, Ceredigion and the rearranged match against the East. (see U14 Fixtures)

Lets extend our unbeaten run and remember the teams success is your commitment.

RGC 1404 V LEICESTER TIGERS POSTPONED

RGC 1404 V LEICESTER TIGERS
MATCH POSTPONED DUE TO FROZEN PITCH
TO BE RE-ARRANGED

NWRC MOURNS THE DEATH OF BETHESDA PRESIDENT

North Wales Rugby Council would like to offer condolences to the family of Brian Williams, President of Bethesda Rugby Club who died tragically this week.He was a true friend of the game and to everyone associated with the game of rugby in North Wales. He will be sadly missed.Other tributes have also been paid to the Gwynedd lorry driver who died in a road accident with another heavy goods vehicle on the A470 in Powys.Brian Williams, 64, was well-known as the president of Bethesda Rugby Club near Bangor. He owned Ogwen Transport at Sling near Tregarth, Bangor, and was driving one of his own lorries. His friend, Huw Jones, said he would not have wanted to let his customers down during the bad weather. He added Mr Williams was very well liked and respected within the community and was always ready to lend a hand. "He could have retired but he liked to drive, and he would not have wanted to let his customers down," Mr Jones, who is chairman of Bethesda Rugby Club said. "Apparently he got up at five to check the conditions, which were too bad to start off, but by 9am he decided he would chance it," he added. Mr Williams leaves a wife, Helen, and daughter Lucy. "We had known each other for years, and he was really quiet, but still quite a character," said Mr Jones. "He only went to the rugby club to drink, because he said he liked it there with the boys, and he used to play rugby for the club when he was younger." Mr Jones said the death had shocked the whole community. "A friend was over from America to see him at the weekend, and they were laughing and joking, he only went back on Monday... and then this happened, and he's coming back again now for the funeral." "Everyone thought the world of Brian, he was a real gentle giant," he added. Mr Williams died when his truck was in collision with another heavy goods vehicle in an area known locally as Quarry Corner near Rhayader, Powys. The other driver suffered serious injuries and is being treated at Morriston Hospital in Swansea

Coach Education Night 18th January

Coach Education - Scrum & Lineout


All coaches are invited to attend a coach education evening at Welshpool RFC on Monday January 18th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm.

The evening will be focussing on technical aspects of the scrum and lineout, with ideas on how coaches can incorporate these within their coaching sessions. Whilst the skills are applicable to youth and senior teams the session is aimed at players between the ages of 12 & 16.

This evening is the precursor to a follow on session in March looking at the tactical choices available from scrum and Lineout.

North Wales rugby rebranded

A date of major significance in ancient Welsh history has been revived to form the new name and emblem for the reshaped North Wales development team.The team, previously known as Rygbi Gogledd Cymru, will now be called RGC 1404 which will be emblazoned on a heraldic badge above a golden Welsh dragon alongside an ornate celtic graphic within a knight's shield.1404 is the year when Owain Glyndwr was crowned Welsh Prince at Machynlleth and led his Welsh army and supporters under the golden dragon standard.Now these landmarks from history are being revived to spearhead the RGC 1404 campaign to become a new and powerful force in the representative game.The newly designed branding is being launched today (Tuesday 5 January) along with details of RGC 1404's finalised fixture list which kicks off in mid-January 2010.Ten fixtures have been confirmed for the team starting on Friday 15th January when RGC 1404 take on a Leicester Tigers Development XV at their new home ground in Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay. Other fixtures are still to be added to the schedule.The team's golden dragon standard will be raised above their new home base for the first fixture to be played by the relaunched side.The WRU Head of Rugby Performance and Development, Joe Lydon, said: "We are delighted with the new branding which the players, supporters and officials can wear with pride."RGC 1404 signifies the focus to raise the profile and development of rugby across the whole of North Wales and provides an opportunity for the whole region to unite and support that focus."The people of North Wales have already proved they have a hunger for top class rugby and this branding proves we want to engage with their hopes and aspirations for the team." WRU Group Chief Executive Roger Lewis said: "Rugby is our national sport here in Wales and it is fitting that our aims for the future are closely linked to our history and heritage off the field as well.""Amongst other things rugby is about dedication, loyalty, and honour which are all symbolised in the life story of Owain Glyndwr.RGC 1404 Head Coach Clive Griffiths said: "We have an exciting fixture list to kick off a new era of north Wales rugby. We have had a great level of cooperation from Premiership clubs in England and Welsh clubs and Regions. The quality of opposition will enable players from north and south Wales along with the Canadians in the squad to challenge themselves against full time and semi-professional players."It's important the players gel as a team under one identity. RGC 1404 will provide that identity and with continued support from the north Wales public, I'm sure that brand will grow year on year."WRU Board representative for North Wales, Peredur Jenkins, said: "The new branding of the Gogledd Cymru team - RGC 1404 - heralds a new era for rugby in north Wales - an exciting and innovative development in Welsh rugby."Our aim is to give young talented players in north Wales, the chance to develop to their potential within their own area, and to give the people of north Wales high quality rugby on their doorstep."I appeal to everyone across north Wales to attend the matches at Parc Eirias to support our own representative team." Kenton Morgan, chair, CIC Rygbi Gogledd Cymru said: "Gogledd Cymru has become more than just a team. It also represents the culture of the north Wales region. RGC 1404 was commissioned to make the brand more accessible to supporters from all over the region but the aspirations of Gogledd Cymru remain the same - to provide supporters and players in north Wales with access to high quality rugby."The RGC 1404 team has already unveiled former Wales defence coach Clive Griffiths as its new Head Coach and announced that ten Canadian international players will arrive next month to bolster the competitive standard of the squad.The WRU link up with Canadian rugby will involve hosting the players while reducing their numbers as the new National Academy structure in North Wales gradually develops more local players to take their places.The new logo for RGC 1404 has been designed by Worldspan of Abergele after being commissioned by the WRU.Today RGC 1404 can confirm ten fixtures for the forthcoming season with all home games to be played at Parc Eirias.RGC 1404 fixtures 2010:Friday 15 Jan v Leicester Tigers Development XV Parc EiriasWed 20 Jan v Antiassassins (Chester) awaySat 30 Jan v Glamorgan Wanderers away2 / 3 Feb v Scarlets, Llandovery RFCWed 17 Feb v Worcester Parc EiriasWed 23 Feb v Sale Jets Parc EiriasWed 10 March v Leeds Parc EiriasFri 19 March v Oxford University Parc EiriasSat 17 April v Cross Keys Parc Eirias23/24 April v Dragons, Parc Eirias.

CYHOEDDI DELWEDD NEWYDD AR GYFER RYGBI GOGLEDD CYMRU

Mae dyddiad pwysig yn hanes Cymru wedi'i adfywio i ffurfio enw ac emblem newydd ar gyfer tîm datblygu Gogledd Cymru.Rŵan, bydd y tîm yn cael ei alw yn RGC 1404 fydd wedi'i nodi ar fathodyn uwchben draig euraidd yn ymyl patrwm Celtaidd addurnedig mewn tarian.1404 yw'r flwyddyn pan goronwyd Owain Glyndŵr yn Dywysog Cymru ym Machynlleth ac arweiniodd ei fyddin a'i gefnogwyr dan faner y ddraig euraidd.Rŵan, mae'r cerrig milltir hanesyddol hyn yn cael eu hadfywio i arwain ymgyrch RGC 1404 i fod yn rym newydd a phwerus yn y gêm gynrychioliadol.Bydd y ddelwedd newydd yn cael ei lansio heddiw gyda manylion rhestr gemau RGC 1404 a gadarnhawyd, fydd yn dechrau ganol Ionawr 2010. Mae deg gêm wedi'u cadarnhau ar gyfer y tîm, gan ddechrau ddydd Gwener 15 Ionawr pan fydd RGC 1404 yn chwarae yn erbyn Leicester Tigers Development XV yn eu cartref newydd ym Mharc Eirias, Bae Colwyn. Bydd gemau eraill hefyd yn cael eu hychwanegu at y rhestr bresennol. Bydd baner draig euraidd y tîm yn hedfan uwchben y stadiwm yn ystod gêm gyntaf y tîm. Dywedodd Pennaeth Perfformiad a Datblygiad Rygbi URC, Joe Lydon: "Rydym wrth ein bodd gyda'r ddelwedd newydd y gall y chwaraewyr, y cefnogwyr a'r swyddogion ei wisgo gyda balchder. "Mae RGC 1404 yn cynrychioli'r ffocws i wella proffil a datblygiad rygbi ledled Gogledd Cymru ac mae'n rhoi cyfle i'r rhanbarth cyfan uno a chefnogi'r ffocws hwnnw."Mae pobl Gogledd Cymru eisoes wedi dangos eu bod yn awyddus i weld rygbi o'r safon uchaf, ac mae'r ddelwedd newydd hon yn profi ein bod yn dymuno cyflawni'r gobeithion a'r dyheadau hyn. Dywedodd Prif Weithredwr Grŵp URC, Roger Lewis: "Rygbi yw ein camp genedlaethol yma yng Nghymru ac mae'n briodol felly bod ein hamcanion ar gyfer y dyfodol yn cysylltu'n agos â'n hanes a'n treftadaeth oddi ar y cae hefyd.""Ymysg pethau eraill, mae ymrwymiad, teyrngarwch, ac anrhydedd i gyd yn bwysig mewn rygbi, ac mae'r rhain i gyd hefyd yn rhan o stori bywyd Owain Glyndŵr. Dywedodd Prif Hyfforddwr RGC 1404, Clive Griffiths: "Mae gennym gemau cyffrous i ddechrau cyfnod newydd yn hanes rygbi Gogledd Cymru. Rydym wedi cael cydweithrediad ardderchog gan glybiau'r Prif Gynghrair yn Lloegr a gan glybiau a rhanbarthau Cymru. Bydd ansawdd y timau rydym yn chwarae yn eu herbyn yn rhoi her i'r chwaraewyr o ogledd a de Cymru, yn ogystal â'r chwaraewyr Canadaidd yn y sgwad, wrth iddynt chwarae yn erbyn chwaraewyr llawn amser a lled broffesiynol."Mae'n bwysig bod y chwaraewyr yn uno fel tîm. RGC 1404 yw enw a hunaniaeth newydd y tîm, a gyda chefnogaeth barhaus gan y cyhoedd yng Ngogledd Cymru, rwy'n siŵr y bydd yn tyfu blwyddyn ar ôl blwyddyn." Dywedodd cynrychiolydd Bwrdd y WRU yng Ngogledd Cymru, Peredur Jenkins: "Mae delwedd newydd tîm Gogledd Cymru - RGC 1404 - yn cyhoeddi dechrau cyfnod newydd ar gyfer rygbi yng Ngogledd Cymru - sy'n ddatblygiad cyffrous ac arloesol i rygbi Cymru. "Ein nod yw rhoi cyfle i chwaraewyr ifanc a thalentog gogledd Cymru i ddatblygu eu potensial yn eu hardal eu hunain, a rhoi cyfle i bobl gogledd Cymru weld rygbi o safon uchel ar garreg eu drws."Rwy'n erfyn ar bawb, ledled gogledd Cymru i ddod i weld y gemau ym Mharc Eirias i gefnogi ein tîm." Dywedodd Kenton Morgan, cadeirydd CIC Rygbi Gogledd Cymru: "Mae Gogledd Cymru wedi datblygu i fod yn fwy na thîm. Mae hefyd yn cynrychioli diwylliant rhanbarth gogledd Cymru. Comisiynwyd RGC 1404 i wneud y ddelwedd yn fwy hygyrch i gefnogwyr o bob rhan o'r rhanbarth, ond mae dyheadau Gogledd Cymru yn aros yr un fath - darparu rygbi o safon uchel i gefnogwyr a chwaraewyr yng ngogledd Cymru." Mae tîm RGC 1404 eisoes wedi cyhoeddi mai cyn hyfforddwr amddiffyn Cymru, Clive Griffiths, yw eu Prif Hyfforddwr, ac wedi cyhoeddi y bydd deg chwaraewr rhyngwladol o Ganada yn cyrraedd fis nesaf i gryfhau safon gystadleuol y sgwad. Mae'r cyswllt rhwng y WRU a rygbi Canada yn golygu y bydd y chwaraewyr o Ganada yn chwarae gyda'r tîm, ond wrth i'r strwythur Academi Genedlaethol yng Ngogledd Cymru ddatblygu yn raddol bydd y niferoedd yn lleihau wrth i ragor o chwaraewyr lleol ymuno â'r tîm.Mae'r logo newydd ar gyfer RGC 1404 wedi'i gynllunio gan Worldspan o Abergele ar ôl iddo gael ei gomisiynu gan y WRU. Heddiw gall RGC 1404 gadarnhau deg gêm ar gyfer y tymor sydd i ddod, a bydd pob gêm gartref yn cael eu chwarae ym Mharc Eirias. Gemau RGC 1404 yn 2010:Gwener 15 Ionawr v Leicester Tigers Development XV - Parc EiriasMercher 20 Ionawr v Antiassassins (Caer) - oddi cartrefSadwrn 30 Ionawr v Crwydriaid Morgannwg - oddi cartref2 / 3 Chwefror v Scarlets, Clwb Rygbi - LlanymddyfriMercher 17 Chwefror v Caerwrangon - Parc EiriasMercher 23 Chwefror v Sale Jets - Parc EiriasMercher 10 Mawrth v Leeds - Parc EiriasGwener 19 Mawrth v Prifysgol Rhydychen - Parc EiriasSadwrn 17 Ebrill v Cross Keys - Parc Eirias 23/24 Ebrill v Dreigiau - Parc Eirias

Canadian 10 heading for Gogledd Cymru

Canadian 10 heading for Gogledd Cymru
RUGBY Canada have named the 10 professional players who are set to bolster Gogledd Cymru’s bid for semi-professional rugby.
The players are all part of the Sport Canada government carding programme
and will receive their regular salary while participating in the four-month schedule that will see the North Wales side play a variety of professional academy sides and semi-pro clubs.
Four of the Canadian players come via the Prairie Wolf Pack of the Americas Rugby Championship.
Centre Nick Blevins, prop Tom Dolezel (also an Ontario Blue) along with fly-half Steve Woodward make the move, while flanker Nanyak Dala is delayed while recovering from a facial injury sustained during Canada’s recent tour to Japan.
Second-row Luke Cudmore and Sean White of the BC Bears will also figure into the squad, while the Ontario Blues add prop Doug Wooldridge.
The Rock contribute three key players with Newfoundland’s Ciaran Hearn fulfilling a back three role, and flanker Chauncey O’Toole and second row/back row Jebb Sinclair also getting the nod.
Former Grand Slam-winning coach Clive Griffiths was announced as head coach for Gogledd Cymru last month, with existing coach John Aby staying on as an assistant.
THE CANADIAN 10: Nick Blevins – centre (Prairie Wolf Pack), Luke Cudmore – second-row (BC Bears), Nanyak Dala – flanker (Prairie Wolf Pack), Tom Dolezel – prop (Prairie Wolf Pack and Ontario Blues), Ciaran Hearn – back-row (Atlantic Rock), Chauncey O’Toole – back-row (Atlantic Rock), Jebb Sinclair – second-row/back-row (Atlantic Rock), Sean White – scrum-half (BC Bears), Doug Wooldridge – prop (Ontario Blues), Steve Woodward – fly-half (Prairie Wolf Pack).
NORTH WALES FIXTURES 2010: January 15 v Leicester Tigers Development XV (Eirias Park), January 20 v Antiassassins – Chester (away), January 30 v Glamorgan Wanderers (away), February 2/3 v Scarlets (Llandovery), February 17 v Worcester (Eirias Park), February 23 v Sale Jets (Eirias Park), March 10 v Leeds (Eirias Park), March 19 v Oxford University (Eirias Park), April 17 v Cross Keys (Eirias Park).

Game v East

The game v East will now take place on Sunday 28th March.
Venue TBC.